I tend to think the best singers are the ones who can make me feel something, and that's not easy to do with music. I'm surprised no ones mentioned Eddie Vedder. Ever heard that dude sing live, with nothing but a guitar? Can bring me to tears.

Aurora, I can't see the video (blocked at my work place), but I presume I know what song from 5th element you are referring to. I just gotta warn you, that is not her voice alone, it is a combination of her voice and a flute. I've spoken to some opera singers about that part of her song and they have confirmed that there is a flute involved. They just synchronised it all so perfect, you don't even notice the transitions and the difference.

I wonder if there is any stupid thing I don't know...

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(08-06-2012 04:02 AM)Filox Wrote: Aurora, I can't see the video (blocked at my work place), but I presume I know what song from 5th element you are referring to. I just gotta warn you, that is not her voice alone, it is a combination of her voice and a flute. I've spoken to some opera singers about that part of her song and they have confirmed that there is a flute involved. They just synchronised it all so perfect, you don't even notice the transitions and the difference.

I wonder if there is any stupid thing I don't know...

Yes, Filox, there are small parts that are not her voice but I've heard her sing other songs and she really has an amazing voice but I still just love that particular song as it uses nearly all of her 'register'.
The video I posted is KD Lang's version of Hallelujah at the Logie Awards here in Oz in May 2010. She's also a brilliant singer imo.
So much passion!

All-time? Well, we've only had recorded music for the past 100 years or so, unfortunately, so we have to pick from that era. When it comes to singers from the last century, no one comes even close to the virtuosity of Ella Fitzgerald. No one. Not a single person mentioned comes even close. Sorry. You're all wrong, and most of you could use to expand your musical horizons.

Don't believe me?

"To hate man and worship God seems to be the sum of all creeds." — Robert Ingersoll

(24-05-2011 02:14 PM)LadyJane Wrote: Bob Dylan. Just kidding! Still like his music though. Too many good singers to list, it's impossible to pick an of all time.

Kidding? He certainly is one of the greatest rock-vocalists of all time, easily in the top five. Even outside of rock, I would place him among the likes of Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra in terms of artistry and influence.

"To hate man and worship God seems to be the sum of all creeds." — Robert Ingersoll